➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, bestselling author, and public speaker renowned for his work on happiness, leadership, and the intersection of science and human flourishing. Formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute, he now teaches at Harvard University, where he focuses on behavioral science and social well-being. Through his books, research, and talks, Brooks explores how individuals can cultivate purpose, resilience, and joy in both life and work. ➡️ Show Links Join 125,000+ readers of Arthur Brook’s “The Art & Science of Happiness” newsletter here . The Art and Science of Happiness Workshop Official Website Instagram Facebook YouTube X Weekly Newsletter ➡️ Office Hours Podcast Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edge research on happiness, and explore how you can use it to improve your life—and share what you learn with those you love. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fT0FLFsPgV2mbVjuOo3JV Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/office-hours-with-arthur-brooks/id1832119842 YouTube: https://youtu.be/I5LVbNcW1VY ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Files-Insights-Arthur-Brooks/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – What Most People Get Wrong About Happiness 04:30 – The Reverse Bucket List Explained 09:59 – Ambition Without Attachment 14:09 – Playing “What’s My Idol?” 22:51 – Sponsor Break 24:48 – Does Conquest Make You Happier? 27:39 – Intention Without Attachment 30:21 – Why Your Calling Matters 34:25 – Is Secularism Fueling Anxiety and Depression? 36:22 – Happiness vs. Meaning: What’s the Difference? 38:09 – Sponsor Break 40:04 – Why Arthur Turned to Buddhism 46:54 – Redefining Intimacy 49:48 – The Happiness Paradox 56:01 – What Sabotages Your Happiness? 58:31 – A Life-Changing Idea From Arthur’s Latest Book 01:00:39 – The No.1 Lesson on Happiness for His Kids…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Michelle May O’Neil, a relationship and wealth expert, shares why 50% of marriages fail and what you can do to beat the odds. She explains how the foundation of a lasting relationship lies in prioritization—treating family commitments with the same weight as major business deadlines. Michelle dives into the power of boundaries, the importance of being fully present in each role, and why life should be approached like a balanced portfolio. She reveals why time—not money—is the ultimate measure of wealth and how the way we spend it determines the health of our closest relationships. From always making space for date nights to recognizing that the chase shouldn’t end after the wedding, this conversation explores how ambition and intimacy can coexist without one destroying the other. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/yWVrLV7z5ug Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michelle-may-oneil-relationship-wealth-expert-why-50/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28JDFbCpq8pwpb9YKnFoMI ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jeremy Miner, a leading sales training expert, reveals why old-school frameworks like BANT fall short in today’s market. He explains how reframing questions uncovers hidden buyer motivations, why surface-level problem solving kills deals, and the power of using tonality to build trust and trigger emotional connection. Jeremy also breaks down the five tonal techniques top performers use to create urgency and close faster, while showing how human psychology—not scripts—drives successful sales conversations. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/QCqRaKKgtOY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-miner-sales-training-expert-the-sales/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o88quzXwNlU5zYYhkfiyf ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Brandon Dawson co-founded Cardone Ventures, a $100M+ business advisory firm that's helped over 100 companies scale past eight figures. He previously sold Audigy Group for $151 million—a 77X EBITDA multiple—after building it to $30M in annual revenue. Brandon's worked with everyone from $5M startups to $50M enterprises, and his clients typically double their revenue within 18 months. His core message: stop blaming your employees and start taking ownership. That's how you unlock real growth. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/brandonmdawson/ https://youtube.com/@bdawson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – From 2.4 GPA to $151M Exit 03:03 – Mindset Shifts for New Entrepreneurs 06:16 – Where to Focus When Starting Out 14:13 – Brandon’s #1 Scaling Tip 18:33 – Sponsor Break 20:29 – Scaling Strategies for Young Founders 23:55 – How to Make Yourself Easy to Help 29:31 – The People Who Make or Break You 31:05 – Sponsor Break 32:59 – Finding the Right People to Align With 38:48 – Three Levels of Scaling Expertise…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, Jay Abraham—renowned advisor to Tony Robbins and top Fortune 500 companies—reveals his powerful “strategy of preeminence,” a business philosophy that transforms companies from transactional sellers into indispensable, trusted advisors. By always putting the client’s best interest first, deeply understanding their needs, and reframing your role as a life-changing partner, businesses can create unshakable loyalty and rise above the competition. Jay explains how to challenge customer perceptions in a way that elevates both your brand and their outcomes, replacing the short-term mindset of selling with the long-term mission of transforming lives. Through vivid examples, including a Mexican homebuilder whose sales team learned to see themselves as life-changers rather than product pushers, Jay shows that true market leadership comes not from louder marketing or bigger budgets, but from becoming the only viable choice in your customer’s mind. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9ZhCzu6PD0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-abraham-strategy-performance-expert-the-marketing/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/75d4OC1uwzlme9MOSe4WZh ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Miami real estate mogul Gil Dezer reveals how he transformed luxury car brands like Porsche and Bentley into billion-dollar real estate ventures. Beginning with a licensing deal for Porsche Design, he navigated corporate takeovers to secure access to top automotive names, creating properties that fuse brand prestige with innovative engineering. At the core is his patented car elevator system, allowing residents to drive directly to sky-high garages for unmatched privacy and convenience. Beyond the wow factor, it turns parking into sellable square footage, adding hundreds of millions in potential revenue and outpacing competitors on the same land footprint. Dezer unpacks the business logic, engineering hurdles, and determination that made it all possible. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/29-uEin4dgE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gil-dezer-developer-visionary-from-%24500-million-debt/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YhrsKVRrf0CMlpJmKysZo ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Julie Wainwright is the visionary entrepreneur who transformed one of Silicon Valley’s most public failures into a billion-dollar empire. After leading Pets.com through the dot-com crash, she came back stronger, founding The RealReal in 2011 and scaling it into the world’s largest online luxury consignment marketplace with over $1 billion in annual revenue, 33 million members, and a successful IPO on Nasdaq. Under her leadership, the company processed millions of authenticated luxury items, disrupted a $200+ billion resale market, and redefined sustainable fashion. Her story is proof that with resilience, bold vision, and relentless execution, even the biggest setbacks can become the launchpad for extraordinary success. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/realrealjulie/ ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Real-Billion-Dollar-Business/dp/1637746865 ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success) iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Julie’s Career in Her Own Words 02:40 – Why Training Shapes Entrepreneurs 08:32 – The Risk of Letting AI Think for You 11:49 – When Julie Was Called “Unemployable” 16:02 – Bouncing Back from a Major Failure 21:43 – Sponsor Break 23:40 – Building Something Completely New 30:29 – Winning in a Crowded Market 43:12 – Sponsor Break 45:07 – Success vs. Billion-Dollar Success 51:27 – Why Every Founder Needs an Exit Plan 1:06:49 – Julie’s Biggest Life Lesson…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, shares why improving blood flow is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to enhance physical energy, mental alertness, and long-term health. He explains how most people have normalized low energy and brain fog, and how increasing oxygen-rich circulation can support toxin removal, reduce oxidative stress, and even delay aging. Ilan also explores how Vinia’s unique red grape cell technology boosts nitric oxide production, supporting heart and brain health while helping users feel sharper, stronger, and more energized throughout the day. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/ujkZ375XL3A Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ilan-sobel-ceo-bioharvest-sciences-the-supplement/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IIN6XXE4xQYQVXJGdDfVx ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Jorgenson, author and angel investor, shares how distilling Naval Ravikant’s massive body of ideas into a clear, concise book laid the foundation for a successful publishing venture. He explains how audience feedback—from tweets to beta readers—helped him cut through over a million words of source material to create a timeless and useful book, and why great writing means relentlessly editing out what doesn’t resonate. Eric highlights how today’s most impactful authors, like James Clear and Morgan Housel, test their ideas across multiple platforms before publishing, and encourages creators to use the data they already have to identify what truly connects. He also offers practical advice on launching and sustaining a book’s success through long-term audience engagement, emphasizing that the best books solve real problems quickly and are shared through word of mouth—not just clever marketing. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/-lVtzA9NVUA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-jorgenson-author-angel-investor-how-one-book-about/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dxa13aHCQzK65Wtd3874Z ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary In this "Lessons" episode, we're going to talk about what happens when success kicks your ass. You know - when you get everything you worked for and somehow feel worse than when you started. If you've been overwhelmed by your own growth lately, hiding from opportunities you once begged for, or wondering why the bigger you get the harder it feels, this one's for you. I'll show you why this is normal, why it's actually a sign you're doing something right, and what to do when you just can't anymore. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary…

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory David Royce is a serial entrepreneur who turned a door-to-door pest control hustle into a billion-dollar empire. He built and sold Moxie, EcoFirst, and Alterra for a combined $170M+—with individual exits of $13M, $30M, and $130M—before launching Aptive Environmental, now one of the fastest-growing service companies in America with 3,700+ locations. Known for scaling “boring” businesses into goldmines, Royce mastered the art of growth through elite teams, strong culture, and bulletproof systems. His playbook is the blueprint for turning everyday industries into nine-figure wins. ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success) iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – Accidental Entrepreneur? 03:04 – What Made David a Sales Star 04:22 – Passion vs Profit 08:24 – From Employee to Founder 11:50 – Building a Service Business 13:37 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? 17:04 – Near Bankruptcy and the Comeback 19:14 – 7,500 Customers in Year One 25:26 – Sponsor Break 27:23 – The 3 Phases of Business 31:51 – How His 4 Companies Evolved 37:39 – Lessons from 4 Exits 40:54 – Hiring Rockstar Executives 44:27 – Sponsor Break 46:05 – When Will He Exit Again? 54:41 – Why Founders Can’t Switch Off 58:54 – Redefining Success 1:08:41 – How David Learns 1:13:52 – Will His Kids Take Over? 1:15:56 – What’s Next for David 1:16:48 – One Lesson for His Kids…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Marcus Barney, financial education expert, breaks down the hidden rules of credit and how to use them to build real wealth. He explains how the credit system is designed to benefit banks—not consumers—and why miseducation and conflicting advice keep people trapped in debt. Marcus shares how understanding and strategically using credit in business can help founders grow without giving up equity, and why financial literacy—especially around budgeting and money relationships—should be taught before credit access, not after. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRSITMkKBe0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marcus-barney-financial-education-expert-how-understanding/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3IfUvUTpCDCtR0rEPeGxPG ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Jody Glidden, tech entrepreneur and CEO, discusses how rapid advancements in AI and automation are forcing a fundamental shift in how we think about work, learning, and entrepreneurship. He shares why adaptability and fast learning are now essential for surviving AI disruption, how logic—not specific technical skills—will define long-term success, and why the future may belong to solo entrepreneurs building high-revenue companies with minimal resources. Drawing on decades of startup experience, Jody also reflects on what it takes to build in today’s leaner, faster-moving tech landscape and the mindset needed to thrive in a world where the rules are being rewritten in real time. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/0qN_6bog0u4 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jody-glidden-tech-entrepreneur-ceo-why-fast-learning/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JBCosMoIPdTHvXPGYxxcV ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary…

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary In this "Lessons" episode, I'll show you that most people confuse confidence with arrogance - and that confusion is destroying their relationships and careers. If your kids go to your partner with problems instead of you, if your conversations feel like lectures, if people seem to avoid deep talks with you, you're probably operating from arrogance, not confidence. I'll explain why this happens, what it's really costing you, and how to shift from needing to be right to actually being effective. By the end, you'll understand the difference between confidence earned through competence and arrogance borrowed from ignorance. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary…

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Shauna Brittenham Reiter transformed her battle with multiple autoimmune conditions into a multimillion-dollar wellness empire. From a psychiatric hospital at nineteen to founding Alaya Naturals—which now generates $6 million annually with over 100,000 customers and caught the attention of investor Jillian Michaels—Shauna's journey is the ultimate comeback story. A former singer-songwriter (Dreamer's Dream, 2017), she's now the USA Today bestselling author of You Are the Boss of You, empowering others to break free from trauma and live authentically. Based in Los Angeles with her family, she's proof that your biggest struggles can become your greatest strengths. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/shaunabrittenhamreiter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-brittenham-reiter-679814246 https://www.helloshauna.com/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Cornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success) iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:28 – Shauna’s Turning Point 06:19 – Traits That Built (and Broke) Her 09:42 – Don’t Downplay Your Trauma 12:04 – Being Kind Without Losing Yourself 13:06 – Sponsor Break 15:14 – Building Alaya Naturals 24:04 – Trusting Organic Growth 27:18 – Healing Tools That Work 36:18 – The 10-Year Rule for Success 41:56 – What You Consume Shapes You 44:07 – Sponsor Break 45:45 – Motherhood Changed Everything 50:22 – Boundaries & Real Relationships 59:16 – A Guide to Self-Discovery 1:05:42 – Shauna’s Final Wisdom 1:08:02 – Advice for Her Kids…